Cancer

August 15, 2019

Potential second-line melanoma treatment identified

A study led by Anna Vilgelm, MD, PhD, and Ann Richmond, PhD, has identified a possible second-line treatment for melanoma patients.

August 15, 2019

Protein’s role in inflammation-related cancer studied

Investigators are exploring the molecular mechanisms behind the association of chronic inflammation and colon cancer.

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August 12, 2019

Pancreatic cancer clue

Inflammation synergizes with a cell’s intrinsic genetic program to promote the development of pancreatic cancer.

August 7, 2019

Colorectal cancer patients warn against dismissing early symptoms

Younger patients say colorectal cancer is a disease that doesn’t follow age guidelines, so pay attention to early symptoms.

August 1, 2019

Grant bolsters research on myelodysplastic syndromes

Michael Savona, MD, has received a competitive grant to develop therapies for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.

July 24, 2019

Alice Ingram Hooker, longtime supporter of VUMC and Children’s Hospital, dies at 85

Alice Ingram Hooker, a longtime supporter of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and former chair of their boards, died July 23 after an extended illness.